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• Social workers should be emotionally mature
• Volunteer or paid jobs as a social work aide can help people test their interest in this field.
• They must be able to handle responsibility

• Child, family and school social workers 292,600
• Medical and public health social workers 138,700
• Mental health and substance abuse social workers 137,300
• Mental health and substance abuse social workers 137,300

• Employment of social workers is expected to increase by 16 percent during the 2008–18 decade, which is faster than the average for all occupations.
• Employment of social workers is expected to increase by 16 percent during the 2008–18 decade, which is faster than the average for all occupations.

• Biological scientists should be able to work independently
• Be able to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Biological scientists also must have patience and self-discipline to conduct long and detailed research projects.

• microbiologists earned an average annual salary of $97,264
• ecologists, $84,283
• physiologists, $109,323
• geneticists, $99,75
• zoologists, $116,908;
• botanists, $72,792

• Employment of biological scientists is projected to grow 21 percent over the 2008—18 decade, much faster than the average for all occupations, as biotechnological research and development continues to drive job growth.
• Biological scientists enjoyed very rapid employment gains over the past few decades—reflecting, in part, the growth of the biotechnology industry.

Geoscientists

• Computer skills are essential for prospective geoscientists and hydrologists; students who have experience with computer modeling, data analysis and integration, digital mapping, remote sensing, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS) will be the most prepared entering the job market.

• $79,160

• Employment growth of 18 percent is expected for geoscientists and hydrologists between 2008 and 2018, which is faster than the average for all occupations.
• Employment in management, scientific, and technical consulting services should continue to grow as more geoscientists work as consultants